{
  "id": 7794582,
  "title": "Nashik: Pothole Issue Sparks Heated Exchange Between Mayor Adke & Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/nashik-pothole-issue-sparks-heated-exchange-between-mayor-adke-shiv",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:13:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-pothole-issue-sparks-heated-exchange-between-mayor-adke-shiv-sena-ubt-leader"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent Nashik Municipal Corporation general body meeting, a heated exchange unfolded between Mayor Himgauri Aher-Adke and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Keshav Porje, centered around the persistent issue of potholes plaguing the city. The confrontation took place amidst a tumultuous atmosphere, as the opposition criticized the administration for allowing potholes to cause difficulties and accidents. Keshav Porje, representing the Thackeray faction, was particularly vocal during the debate, pointing fingers and raising concerns. Some corporators also took to holding up placards to voice their discontent.\n\nThe issue of potholes in Nashik has been a topic of concern for several months, exacerbated by road repair work, excavations for gas pipelines, development projects, and preparations for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Unfortunately, the deteriorating condition of the roads has led to tragic accidents in the past, with citizens losing their lives in pothole-related incidents. The Mayor had previously pledged financial assistance of ₹5 lakh per family to the deceased in such cases during a special general body meeting in August.\n\nThe ongoing dispute between the Mayor and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader appears to be a continuation of the existing tension surrounding the pothole issue. The specifics of what was decided or the resolutions passed during the meeting remain undisclosed. As the matter remains sensitive for Nashik residents, it is expected to be a recurring theme in future meetings.",
  "summary": "Nashik: A dispute erupted during the Nashik Municipal Corporation’s general body meeting over the issue of potholes. Mayor Himgauri Aher-Adke and Shiv Sena (UBT) group leader Keshav Porje engaged in a confrontation during the meeting. The atmosphere in the hall turned heated amid the uproar. During the meeting, the opposition criticised the administration over the difficulties and accidents…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}